The Hanoitimes - Wherever you travel, some destinations are evergreen when it comes to romance. Flower market in Hanoi shines in CNN’s list great places to celebrate Tet holiday Hoi An among world’s best family holiday destinations overseas Hoi An among world’s cheapest holiday destinations Hoi An in Vietnam's central province of Quang Nam has been named among 13 places where the landscapes and architecture are timeless, the views are rightly famous and the romance is guaranteed, according to a list released by CNN, a US news television channel. Hoi An among world’s most romantic places to visit. The central Vietnamese coastal town of Hoi An may have rocketed in popularity in recent years, but even increased visitor numbers can't detract from the undeniably quaint and romantic feel of this former trading port. According to CNN, the ancient town is a warren of ancient temples, houses and stores built around a number of canals. Gently … [Read more...] about Hoi An among world’s most romantic places to visit
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US couple win US$1.8 million after finding discarded lottery ticket
WASHINGTON: A couple from Louisiana have more than a million reasons to be grateful this Thanksgiving after discovering a long lost jackpot-winning lottery ticket with only two weeks left to claim it. Customers fill out Mega Millions lottery tickets outside a convenience store in Lower Manhattan, in New York City. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images/AFP) Harold and Tina Ehrenberg found the US$1.8 million winning ticket, which won the southern US state's Jun 6 Lottery Lotto draw, while doing some holiday cleaning. "We have family coming into town for Thanksgiving, so I was cleaning up the house and found a few lottery tickets on my nightstand that we hadn't checked," Tina said, according to a statement by Louisiana Lottery. The couple checked the Lottery's website and soon found one of the tickets matched all of the numbers listed, and were able to claim their prize with just two weeks remaining of the 180-day limit. After state and federal taxes, the Ehrenbergs take home US$1,274,313, … [Read more...] about US couple win US$1.8 million after finding discarded lottery ticket
South Carolina: Seven officers shot, suspect in custody
Seven US law enforcement officers have been shot, one of them fatally, in an incident in South Carolina, officials say. President Trump sent his "thoughts and prayers" after the shooting -- Photo: EVN Police in the city of Florence had been responding to a call for help from the sheriff's office. A gunman had been holding children hostage and was involved in a two-hour stand-off before surrendering and taken to hospital. He has not been identified and the motive is unclear. US President Donald Trump has tweeted about the shooting, quoting South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. The Officer Down Memorial Page lists the names of 23,408 US police officers killed in the line of duty - 112 so far this year. Over 15,000 people have been killed by guns in the United States in 2017, according to a list compiled by tracking website Gun Violence Archive. That figure does not include an estimated 22,000 annual suicides using firearms. Source: BBC … [Read more...] about South Carolina: Seven officers shot, suspect in custody
Vietnam’s 400-year-old town rated among world’s 15 best tourism cities
Hoi An, 30 kilometers south of Da Nang, has won much love among global travelers after becoming a familiar name in global rankings by respected international travel magazines. For a second year in a row the ancient town has made it to the list of 15 best tourism cities on earth based on a vote by readers of the New York-based Travel + Leisure. From being a small rural village, Hoi An catapulted to global fame as the top travel destination in Southeast Asia because of some unique distinctions, which have repeatedly been hailed year after year. Its slow pace and tranquil atmosphere, difficult to find elsewhere, make it stand out from other places in the country. Hoi An came eighth in the list, down one spot from last year, while San Miguel de Allende in Mexico reigned supreme for a second consecutive year. Thailand’s Chiang Mai, Kyoto in Japan and Ubud in Indonesia are three other Southeast Asian cities that appeared in the list. Every year, for its World’s Best Awards … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s 400-year-old town rated among world’s 15 best tourism cities
Hoi An among Travel + Leisure’s world 15 best cities
Readers voted for cities based on criteria such as jaw-dropping architecture, distinctive restaurants, a rich array of cultural offerings, and intriguing shops. Hoi An town ranked eighth, while the US saw only one representative, Charleston, South Carolina, make the Top 15. 2018 is the second year in row Mexico’s San Miguel de Allende topped the list. Every year, Travel + Leisure asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe to share their opinions on the top cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Readers rated cities on their sights and landmarks, culture, cuisine, friendliness, shopping, and overall value. The 15 cities which make the list are: 1. San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - 91.94 2. Oaxaca, Mexico - 90.52 3. Udaipur, India - 89.31 4. Ubud, Indonesia - 88.74 5. Kyoto, Japan - 88.42 6. Florence, Italy - 88.29 7. Luang Prabang, Laos - 88.2 8. Hoi An, Vietnam - 88.09 9. Chiang Mai, Thailand - 87.93 10. Charleston, … [Read more...] about Hoi An among Travel + Leisure’s world 15 best cities